5 Falls Foods You And Your Dog Can Eat Together

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Fall is the best time to be outside with your furry friend. But unless your dog has a stomach of steel, it can be difficult to know when you can and can’t share something that you’re snacking on. As long as you have a few go-to fall foods at the top of your list, you’ll feel better about sharing with your doggo this season. Here are five eats that are safe (and tasty) for both you and Fido.

1. Squash

Yes, your dog can eat squash right alongside you. If you’re going to give your dog squash, just make sure it’s fresh (not from a can or frozen) and cooked. Raw squash might be difficult for your dog to digest, and the skin and seeds can potentially be troublesome for your dog’s digestive system. But roasted butternut squash with extra virgin olive oil and a little sea salt is fair game for your pup.

2. Mashed Potatoes

Good news for mashed potato and sweet potato fans: your dog can lick the spoon. If your dog is going to have some of your mashed potatoes, make sure they’re unseasoned (onion powder and garlic powder are toxic to dogs) and low in salt since they can become dehydrated pretty quickly. If your dog has diabetes, you may want to avoid the potatoes to prevent any kind of spike in blood sugar. On the sweet potato end, just make sure they’re cooked and the skin is removed.

3. Pumpkin Seeds

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When it comes time to carve those jack-o’-lanterns this year, make sure to save the pumpkin seeds. Either raw or roasted, pumpkin seeds are safe for your pup to eat. As long as the pumpkins aren’t rotten, feel free to share the love.

4. Popcorn

The next time you bring your dog to a festival where popcorn is involved, know it’s okay to share. In moderate amounts, popcorn is perfectly safe for your dogs to eat, especially when it’s air-popped. Popcorn has dietary fiber, which aids in digestion for both you and your best friend. However, you might want to give your dog a few pieces before you douse it with all of the butter and salt.

5. Apples

Regardless of whether apples are already a part of your dog’s diet, this one is good to keep in mind when it comes time for apple picking season. The apple flesh is perfectly safe for your pup, but watch out for the core. Apple seeds contain cyanide, and an accumulation of cyanide over time can be highly toxic for your dog’s system.